After experiencing the riots caused by the dead soldiers of the Demonic Kingdom, the actions of several grandmasters, and the shocking battle between Mu Hongxiu and Dong Ao, most areas of the entire imperial capital were somewhat depressed.
Except for some shops with strong strength and background that dared to open their doors, the rest of the shops felt the imminent storm, and closed their doors tightly in an attitude of avoiding disaster, and did not dare to do business.
Fortunately, some bustling neighborhoods were not greatly affected at this time. Although it was said that this place had been the focus of the dead warriors before, there were also many powerful warriors here who withstood the raids of the dead warriors for the first time. They held on until each family made up their minds to take action and eliminated all the troublesome dead warriors. Their business continues.
Lu Li and Ling'er walked on the long street, introducing a few words to Ling'er from time to time. This girl, who had lived in Liangjie River since she could remember, was immediately shocked by the prosperity of the human world.
Especially the rich and varied food, which dazzled her and she couldn't even look at it.
Lu Li bought her some snacks, but she was reluctant to eat them. She just held them in her hands and took them out to look at from time to time. She looked very well-behaved.
"Little girl, food is for eating, not for looking at. If you don't want to eat it, you might as well give it to me as a filial piety."
The little fur ball that rested obediently on Lu Li's shoulder said weakly, but Lu Li poked it with his finger and shut up immediately.
It had tried to resist before, but it only resulted in more brutal abuse. Hey, now the Zhenhai Emperor has a long memory and knows that there is no life in this palace. There are no white foxes around it as thugs, and there are no stars to support it. If you don't want to be punished, the best way is Suck it up and don't make an enemy of this cruel little brat.
"There seems to be a good restaurant in front. I haven't had a decent meal in a long time. How about we..."
Lu Li was about to say that he would take Ling'er to a restaurant to eat something good, but he suddenly stopped mid-sentence and frowned slightly.
Because he saw a slovenly man smiling at himself on the street corner.
Lu Li felt the same aura from that man.
It's not martial arts cultivation, but the fluctuation of some kind of token.
Someone from Kamui Division
Just to be sure, Lu Li took out his leader's order, and sure enough he felt a faint warmth coming from the leader's order, as if something was calling it.
The man smiled even brighter and even waved to Lu Li openly.
"Is it... an enemy?"
Ling'er also saw this man, the smile on her face froze slightly, and she asked carefully.
Lu Li shook his head: "Probably not an enemy, but he is probably a troublesome person."
"Then should we leave?" Ling'er didn't know what trouble Lu Li was talking about, so she subconsciously grabbed his sleeve.
Lu Li smiled at her and comforted her: "Don't worry, although there may be a little trouble, there shouldn't be any danger. It can just take you to see some other things."
Ling'er naturally believed Lu Li and hummed, but did not let go of her hand holding his sleeve.
Lu Li let her go, and they walked up to the man together.
"Tianbu?"
About ten steps away, Lu Li stopped and asked tentatively.
The man said with a smile: "Chief Lu is really smart. Even though we have never met before, he could tell at first glance that I am from Tianbu."
"People from Tianbu are so bold?" Lu Liyi asked pointedly.
The man knew what he meant and still had a smile on his face: "Chief Lu, don't think that Tianbu is too mysterious and scary. We are in charge of intelligence work and have planted many spies in various places. But when there is no mission , the people of Tianbu are actually just one of the many living beings."
"I understand, what do you want from me?"
Lu Li nodded. He was not very interested in the way Tianbu operates. He was just curious about why this person from Tianbu did not pass through Prince Yan's Mansion, but instead blocked him on the long street.
Are there any secrets to talk about? Or is it a solo demonstration of Tianbu's ability to collect intelligence
"Strictly speaking, it's not me who is looking for Chief Lu, but a prisoner we received from the Ministry of Land who wants to see Chief Lu."
The man smiled and said: "He has a tough mouth. He wants to see you by name. If you don't go, he won't speak anyway."
"Long An?" Lu Li immediately thought of the captain of the Extreme Demon Cavalry.
After the school officer was defeated by him with the secret sword Starlight, he was taken over by the Ministry of Land and taken down for questioning.
But Lu Li didn't expect that the Ministry of Earth would transfer this person to the Ministry of Heaven.
As if he saw Lu Li's doubts, the man explained: "Although my colleagues from the Earth Department are very accomplished in killing people, when it comes to torture and extorting confessions, such unsavory methods, the Heaven Department is better at it. Previously in the Earth Department, that A prisoner was tortured a lot without saying a word, and when he was sent to the Tianbu, he was so frightened that he had to meet you before he would speak."
The man shook his head sadly: "We haven't had time to do anything to him yet. If I weren't afraid that he would be tortured to death, I wouldn't bother Leader Lu this time."
"you mean… "
Lu Li was stunned at first, but then he immediately reacted and said in surprise: "After that guy was taken away by your Tianbu, he immediately gave up? Are your methods too ruthless?"
Long An could be regarded as a strong-willed warrior and had the courage to blow himself up to die. However, when he fell into Tianbu's hands, he was willing to let go. Lu Li would never believe that they didn't use any means.
"Chief Lu, please don't say that. Although Tianbu acts in a secretive manner, if you have done it, you have done it, and if you have not done it, you have not done it."
The man smiled bitterly and said: "But for the generals of the Jitian Demon Kingdom, falling into the hands of our Tianbu is indeed a more terrifying thing than death."
"I understand." Lu Li thought for a moment and then asked, "But why does he want to see me? And why don't you go directly to Prince Yan's Mansion to look for me?"
As soon as he heard these two questions, the man knew that Lu Li still didn't trust him, and he praised: "Chief Lu can be appreciated by His Highness at such a young age. He is indeed as considerate as his hair. Yes, I really don't want to stop Chief Lu here. It is too in line with the rules, but under the current situation, it is not appropriate for the Tianbu to be too close to Prince Yan’s Mansion.”
Lu Li's heart tightened, and he looked around and found a lot of people who were acting suspiciously. He must have laughed and said, "You are afraid that after the Earth Department shows its strength, if the Heaven Department shows its presence again, someone will be involved." Are some thoughtful people afraid of this?"
"Chief Lu is indeed smart."
After the man smiled, he said seriously: "Now, can you please ask Chief Lu to come with me and meet the prisoner?"
After Lu Li groaned, he signaled that there was someone around him.
But the man said indifferently: "If you can't even trust the people led by Leader Lu, I'm afraid Shenwei Division will really be rotten to the core."
This sentence had quite a profound meaning, but after hearing this, Lu Li just smiled, nodded and said, "Then please lead the way."
"Please, Chief Lu."
The man stepped aside and extended his hand to signal Lu Li to enter the alley with him.
Lu Li narrowed his eyes and walked in without hesitation.
Ling'er already had absolute trust in Lu Li. Although she still couldn't change her fear of strangers, she firmly pulled Lu Li's sleeve, making it clear that they wanted to advance and retreat together.
Sensing that she was a little nervous, Lu Li comforted her: "Don't worry, just think of it as increasing your knowledge. After all, this is my first time to go to such a mysterious place as Tianbu."
Hearing Lu Li's words, the smile on the man's face became a little bigger, "Don't worry, Leader Lu, Tianbu is not as mysterious as you think."
"We... are just a group of chess pieces who can't even decide who we are."